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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.77, 169.25 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.77, 169.25 and 71.76 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.77 : 169.25 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.77/169.25 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.77x = 169.25 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.77x = 12,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,145.38/112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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